GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 30, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds the introduction of the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act. The bill, introduced by House Ag Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, would update the H-2A visa program by expanding access beyond “seasonality,” control associated costs, and streamline the visa program process.

Currently dairy farms are not eligible to use the H-2A program due to the year-round aspect of the farms.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 18, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative applauds the Trump administration’s announcement of new guidance for dairy use of the H-2A program. The guidance, released on Wednesday, now allows dairy operations to use the work visa program if they can demonstrate a temporary or seasonal labor need. Prior to this announcement, dairy farms were not eligible to use the H-2A program due to the year-round aspect of dairy farms.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, announced today the launch of a virtual National Cheese Day campaign. National Cheese Day is recognized annually on June 4, and the campaign, launched in collaboration with processor partners, creates awareness and appreciation for the impact cheese has on America.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (May 27, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. The cooperative has awarded five young adults with $2,000 scholarships to pursue higher education; two students are currently enrolled in college or a university; and three are graduating high-school seniors.